Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Bad Girls Never Say Die by Jennifer Mathieu

2 reviews

leahjanespeare's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

This may be a gender-bend reimagining of The Outsiders set in the 60s, but the most telling aspect of the story is that much of it could remain true today. Double standards, murder in self-defense, women expected to 'act like a girl' and any form of emotional vulnerability is inherently at the fault and detriment of the girl in question. Now, if you're familiar with the original text, you know things only get worse. But along the way unlikely friendships blossom, and these relationships will change the lives of all of those involved. I liked how it twisted the original story into a tale that felt timeless and kept me really engaged the whole time.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Minor: Racism and Homophobia

mallory10100's review

dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

the friendships in this book were amazing and heartwarming 💖

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Violence, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Medical trauma, and Police brutality

Minor: Body shaming, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

i loved this book 🥺🥺i want more retelling of the outsiders!!!